Cloud Native Development with Azure

Azure is a powerful cloud computing platform with a wide range of services. Reading this book can help you gain an in-depth understanding of these services and how to use them effectively. Being one of the most popular cloud computing platforms, having knowledge and skills in Azure can be a valuable asset in your career.

Explore Microsoft Azure for cloud-native development. Understand its basics, benefits, and services. Learn about identity management, compute resources, and application building. Discover containerization with Azure Kubernetes Service and Azure Container Registry. Dive into microservices architecture and serverless development with Azure Functions. Understand security, monitoring, logging, and CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps. Finally, explore advanced services like Azure Machine Learning and Azure IoT Hub, with real-world case studies and insights into future trends.

Azure is constantly evolving, with new features and services being added regularly. Reading books on Azure cloud can help you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the platform and keep your skills current.

KEY FEATURES  

• Master cloud-native development fundamentals and Azure services.
• Application security, monitoring, and efficient management.
• Explore advanced services like Azure Machine Learning & IoT Hub.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Design and build scalable cloud-native apps.
• Utilize Azure services for identity, compute, and storage.
• Implement containerization for efficient packaging and deployment.
• Secure applications with robust Azure security features.
• Manage and monitor applications for optimal performance and reliability.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is ideal for software developers, architects, and cloud engineers looking to build and deploy modern, scalable applications on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

1. Introduction to Azure Cloud and Cloud Native Development
2. Azure Services for Cloud Native Development
3. Data Storage Services on Azure Cloud
4. Azure Kubernetes and Container Registry
5. Developing Application on Azure
6. Monitoring and Logging Applications on Azure
7. Security and Governance in Azure
8. Deploying Applications on Azure
9. Advanced Azure Services 
10. Case Studies and Best Practices
11. Cloud, Generative AI, and Future Trends

Pavan Verma is working as a Principal Engineer at McKinsey & Company with 20 years of industry experience, and previous to McKinsey, he worked with Accenture. Pavan has global experience working with Fortune 500 companies in defining and successfully executing digital business transformation initiatives.

Pavan has a depth of experience in building strategies and road maps for industries to move to a new cloud-native platform. Pavan has working experience on all major clouds: Azure, AWS, GCP, and RedHat, and has helped global customers based in Asia, Europe, and North America. Pavan has experience building large-scale customer-facing applications using Azure cloud services, delivering effortless and seamless customer experience.

Pavan did computer engineering at Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur, and studied application security at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Pavan is pursuing an MBA from Boston University and likes to work with nature and play guitar in his free time.